1. ... You reap what you sow!!!
Deeleslie Mondoka
Setting the bedrock of our commentary is the quintessential statement- “whatsoever a man sows, that
he will also reap...” though chiefly an excerpt from the bible- this assertion lends itself to practical
life, and by extension the same goes beyond ones political and/or shade of religious persuasion.
Why? Simple- this seemingly agrarian concept clearly stands independent of personality or ones
orientation, however varied.
Further to, the purpose of using- “whatsoever man sows that will he also reap”- promotes and
lends credence to the concept of agriculture! To this effect, I am roundly persuaded that it will
interest both corporate and individual to note that excavating the concept gives us the
opportunity to extract ideas potent enough to reinforce the concept of farming as we know it.
i. Involvement
According to the oxford dictionary, involvement is defined as the act of giving a lot of time and
attention to something you care about... Clearly, it is safe to conclude that involvement in any
sector and/or vocation is an integral part of growth. The economy of Zimbabwe shrank
significantly after 2000, resulting in a desperate situation for the country – widespread poverty
and an 80% unemployment rate. However, after 2008, when the nation reinforced its agricultural
industry, Zimbabwe's economy quickly improved dramatically and consequently became one of
the fastest-growing economies in southern Africa. Between 2009 and 2011, Zimbabwe's GDP
growth averaged 7.3. Furthermore, Afghanistan has improved significantly since 2002 due to the
recent improvement in the agricultural industry .The government of Afghanistan claims that the
country holds up to $3 trillion in proven untapped mineral deposits, which could make it one of
the richest mining regions on earth. Though, one of the least developed countries in the world
due to the conflicts- ranking 175th on the United Nations' Human Development Index, its
nation's Gross Domestic Product stands at about $34 billion with an exchange rate of $19.85
billion, and the GDP per capita is about $1,150.
ii. Intentionality
It is undeniable that success in any line of work requires a define aim! To underscore the idea
of intentionality in the context of agriculture two things are guaranteed:

2. Food security and nutritional security- Permit me to highlight a somewhat alien concept
driven by intentionality and popularized by Dr. Dickson Despommier on farms that
would not need pesticides, work all year, need very little water and use smart technology
to boost efficiency. The most highlighted reason for agro-intentionality as a viable option
is all in the name of mitigating food shortage and poverty, which is to and of itself the
greatest cause for malnutrition lucidly manifest amid African states, thus, the need to
intentional so we can remedy our current situation.
Economic growth- the concept of intentionality assures economic profitability; as it
affords many perquisites for both the developed and the developing countries. Case in
point, the few African counties that have agro-intentionality have reaped significant
rewards, i.e. agro-intentionality helped South Africa raise farmers’ incomes by more than
1$ billion from 1998 to 2012. Indeed, despite its soaring outputs, South Africa still
cannot export enough to keep pace with global demand (Facts and figures by project
syndicate).
The principle of involvement and intentionality reinforces the “PROCESS” of farming- only
when clearly realized can the agricultural sector place our nation on vintage ground. It is
important to always remember that- Farming though arduous it may prove to be, it is
NECESSARY!